What is an Assistive Technology device under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. • What is an Assistive Technology service? Any service that directly assist a child with a disability with the selection, acquisition, or use of an Assistive Technology device. • Evaluation • Device procurement • Device design, fitting, customization, adaptation, and repair • Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with Assistive Technology • Training or technical assistance for the child and family if appropriate • Training and technical assistance for professional Assistive Technology devices range from low technology (low tech) to high technology (high tech). Many low tech devices can be purchased at a hardware store, selected from a catalog, or fabricated using tools and material found in home workshops. LOW TECH EXAMPLES: • pencil gri
